6 Dog Books You’ll Love…Even if You Hate Reading We all know that reading can sometimes be more of a chore than a pleasure. So here are 6 highly rated dog books that are so enjoyable even the most hardened book hater won’t be able to put them down. Please feel free to share your own as well!
Marley and Me by John Grogan
Even if you have seen the movie, the book is still a must-read. I cry and laugh every time, and it really makes you appreciate your own dog’s quirks.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Author Jodi Picoult said this about The Art of Racing in the Rain: "The perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs. That compassion isn’t only for humans. And that the relationship between two souls meant for each other, never really comes to an end."
James Herriot series by James Herriot
These books are not strictly about dogs. They are nonfiction collections of short stories about an English vet’s animal adventures in the countryside. Dogs feature prominently, and they are so amusing and well written that I had to include them. I highly recommend them. This link will bring you to a collection of solely dog stories. I encourage you to read all his books though.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Your kids may have been required to read this book. The depth of the characters and the quality of the writing is superb. Like so many other books on this list, it never fails to make me cry, and I think we can all relate to dealing with a thunder-fearing canine!
Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson and Susy Flory
This is a simply incredible read. I couldn’t put it down, and it opened my eyes to the incredible bond between guide dogs and their handlers, and the strength of the trust between them.
Dog On It: the Chet and Bernie series by Spencer Quinn
A series of books told from a failed police dog’s point of view, these mysteries are both fun and thought provoking.
